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Kern County sets October 22 rain record as 0.43 inches falls in two hours

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Rain fell in Kern County between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. That two-hour period brought 0.43" of rainfall. That was a record amount for October 22nd; the old record was 0.05" set in 1899. Eyewitness News Weather Authority says there still is more to go!

Kern County, CA · 16d
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Bakersfield Now

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Rain brings a change to Kern County as winter approaches

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Some Kern County residents welcomed this week’s rain, which brought a change in temperatures and about half an inch of precipitation to Bakersfield. “The rain is good. It’s good for everything,” said Jason Gutierrez. “I love how it smells and we do...

Kern County, CA · 15d
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Country Herald

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Kern County, CA Flood Watch: Flash Flood Risk Oct. 21-22

Bakersfield, Tehachapi and Grapevine face flash flood risks as heavy rainfall approaches.

Kern County, CA · 18d

Bakersfield Now

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Rain and cooler temperatures on the way for Kern County

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A weather system is expected to bring rain to Kern County Wednesday and Thursday, possibly lasting into Friday. The National Weather Service says it could be the area’s first significant precipitation since April. Eyewitness News Chief Meteorologist Ilya Neyman said a storm system bringing...

Kern County, CA · 18d
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Info and Timing of Wednesday and Thursday Rain Showers

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> An early season winter storm is moving toward Southern California on Wednesday morning and last until Thursday. This storm could bring heavy rain showers and thunderstorms at times. The weather system will slow offshore before turning inland. This will allow several rounds...

Southern California, CA · 17d

Bakersfield Now

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Potentially historic El Niño could bring wetter winter, testing Kern County farm

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A potentially historic El Niño could bring above-average rainfall to Kern County this winter, adding another layer of uncertainty for local farmers already dealing with extreme weather. Unpredictable conditions have made this year’s pumpkin patch season a rocky start at Murray Family Farms, a...

Kern County, CA · 18d

Country Herald

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California Weather: Wet November Outlook Oct. 26–Nov. 1

Los Angeles faces a 90% rain chance Wednesday night after Monday's 83-degree warmth.

Los Angeles, CA · 19d

KSBY News

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The 1st storm of the season arrives Wednesday. Rain, downpours & thunderstorms

Santa Barbara County, CA · 17d

travelinglifestyle.net

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Winter Weather Advisory for 7 Counties in California: First Snow of the Season

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect above 8,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 11 a.m. PDT Thursday, bringing the first snow of the season. There is an 80 percent chance of 4 inches or more along Tioga Pass and Highway 120. Roads, bridges and...

California · 18d

Bakersfield Now

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Deep Pacific storm targets Central California, raising rain chances by Wednesday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — WARMTH LESSENS MONDAY-TUESDAY. Sunday came in with a high of 91 in Bakersfield, which is considerably higher than the mid-October average of 79. The heat that was a fixture of the region recently will be replaced by a very different weather pattern altogether in the days to come. Monday is still expected to be on the warm side, but South Valley highs should be a handful of degrees cooler than today's, and that downward trend continues even more into Tuesday.

Bakersfield, CA · 19d

Bakersfield Channel

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Cooler weather, rain on the way

After highs in the 90s over the weekend, much cooler weather is on the way. Tuesday already looks comfortable, with highs across Kern ranging from lower 70s to lower 80s with calm conditions. Much cooler weather is expected Wednesday and Thursday as a storm system moves in off of the...

Kern County, CA · 18d

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“Sitting ducks.” Pond residents feel abandoned as brewing “super” El Niño raises flooding fears

The first thing Bilqees (Bell) Ubadi shouts across Pond Road at an approaching reporter is: “No one has come. No one has done anything.”. There aren’t many secrets in this tiny northern Kern County community that consists of about 15 homes, Ubadi’s Pond Mercantile and the Pond Elementary School. So, word gets around when a reporter is asking about flood preparations for the coming El Niño winter after the town was almost universally swamped in 2023.

Kern County, CA · 21d

Bakersfield Now

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Bakersfield readies water infrastructure for possible El Niño-fueled winter rains

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — With El Niño raising the possibility of a wetter-than-normal winter, the city of Bakersfield is getting its water infrastructure ready for the potential of heavy rain and higher flows on the Kern River, even as officials acknowledge some areas could still face flooding challenges. Kern...

Bakersfield, CA · 22d

Bakersfield Now

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Quiet, warm Sunday expected across Kern County as Santa Ana winds fade

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A quiet, but still warm, day is in store across Kern County USA on Sunday. The Santa Ana wind pattern is going to be history while a new weather pattern may be about to emerge. A reasonable forecast estimate for the afternoon highs looks to...

Kern County, CA · 20d

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Power shutoffs in Kern amid heightened fire danger

Strong winds and low humidity have prompted Public Safety Power Shutoffs from PG&E and Southern California Edison

Kern County, CA · 22d

Bakersfield Channel

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Strong winds in Kern on Friday

Many mountain and desert areas in Kern have already reported gusts over 30 miles per hour on Thursday. Stronger, more widespread winds are expected on Friday. Desert, mountain and foothill areas will likely see gusts between 40 and 50 miles per hour, and some spots may even exceed 50 miles per hour.

Kern County, CA · 22d

Bakersfield Now

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Red flag warning prompts Kern County homeowners to prep for wildfire season

With a Red Flag Warning in place, Kern County fire officials are urging residents — especially those in mountain areas — to prepare now for the possibility of fast-moving wildfires driven by high winds and low humidity. Jeremy Ruiz, a public information officer with the Kern County Fire...

Kern County, CA · 22d

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Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tens of thousands of people in California were without electricity Thursday as utilities tried to reduce the risks of hot, windy weather that could blow over power lines and spark wildfires. In Northern California, nearly 62,000 customers in 26 counties in the Sierra Nevada foothills,...

California · 22d